Hi I have found a report in the Derry Journal of 24 February 1875 stating that Thomas Craig of Kilstroll (Kilstrule) had his house maliciously burnt in a fire and was awarded compensation to be levied off the parish of Ardstraw of £173.3s for loss and damages. I have tried to find out if there was much unrest in Tyrone at that time and I guess the answer is yes there was. Would it be possible that Ribbonmen were responsible for the burning of the house or would it have been more likely that perhaps evicted tenants were responsible? I’ve read that Irish agriculture suffered a recession in the late 1870s and tenants were evicted but the fire would seem to be too early for that. Thomas farmed 133 acres leased from the Duke of Abercorn, quite a substantial farm with 4 cottages plus the main house. He also held property in Glenglush, Ardstraw. Any thoughts on who may have been responsible for the fire would be welcome. I can’t seem to find any other references it to online. Many thanks Kerrie